Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer AF300UK

£219.99

You won’t go far on social media without coming across a post about an Air Fryer. It is safe to say that this handy piece of cooking equipment has taken kitchens across the world by storm. One of the most talked about by far is the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer – AF300UK. Ninja is already a well-established name in the home equipment department, so we couldn’t wait to put the new cooking gadget to the test, and we were far from disappointed!

I’ll get straight to the point, there is no doubt that the Ninja Foodi can cook food effectively, whether it is fish fingers or chicken breasts, everything is perfectly cooked. Although there is lots of trial and error involved with the timings of cooking, the end product is always worth it. A big bonus of the Ninja Foodi is that I found it to be much better than other cooking methods, like an oven, frying pan, or microwave. The Ninja Foodi cooks food in a much shorter time than an oven, air frying chicken in just 28 minutes. It also has much greater functionality, with six different cooking methods, including air frying, max crisp, roasting, baking, dehydrating, and reheating. This means that the Foodi combines the functions of numerous pieces of cooking equipment into one compact box.

Using a single piece of equipment means that you can save effort, time, and potentially most importantly, cost. The Ninja Foodi uses considerably less amount of energy than ramping up the whole oven. The use of dual trays is not necessarily unique in the escalating market of Air Fryers, however, Ninja has gone the extra mile by allowing cooks across the country to programme different cooking times and temperatures due to its dual zone capability. The cooking temperature and timings can also be pre-scheduled, making it a lot more efficient than an oven, as you can cook two different items at different temperatures.

The drawers are really easy to control, thanks to the interface which allows you to simply control timings and temperature (max. being a whopping 240 C.) without any fuss. They don’t yet have inner linings for the trays, however, I always use big cake casings or a load of baking paper, which I find works really well. There is also brilliant health benefits, as it only uses a small amount of oil to cook a large number of things. This means that it is much more effective than a frying pan. The only improvement I would make the trays is thearebility to see into the trays, using glass trays, to see how your food is progressing.

We tested the 7.6 litres, which I found to be good sizing for two people. However, if you were cooking for a family, it could be worth upgrading to the 9.5 litres, although this can be very hard to get hold of. The 7.6 litres, however, is more affordable for 9.5 litres (retailed at 249.99) so could be a better option. In terms of the sizing, however, the shape is like a small compact, so it can fit perfectly if you have a small kitchen like me. Another great advantage is that the trays can be taken out, so it makes it super quick to clean up and wash after cooking.

Overall, the Ninja Foodi is an invaluable asset, saving you time, money, and effort in the kitchen. What more could you want from such high-calibre cooking equipment?

 

Pros

- Cooks effectively.

- Combined uses of microwave, frying pan, and oven using six different cooking functions.

- Dual zones allow you to cook at separate timings and temperatures.

- Shorter cooking time.

- Uses less energy with the same results.

- Healthier options.

- Easy to clean and compact.

- Good control interface.

- Different sizes available.

- Comes with an imaginative recipe booklet.

 

Cons

- Inner casings for the tray not yet available.

- Unlike an oven, frying pan, or microwave, you can’t check on how your food is progressing.

- Slightly on the pricier side compares to others on the market but is worth the extra pennies!